Masala Bhindi

This is a twist on the classic Bharwa Karela(Bitter Gourd).Since both me and my husband are not big fans of
Bitter Gourd I make this recipe using Bhindi (Okra).Big thanks to my Grandma for the Karela Masala.

Karela Masala :

Saunf (fennel) seeds 2 tsp
Methi (fenugreek) seeds 2 tsp
Amchur (dry mango powder) 2tsp
Dhania (coriander) seeds 4 tsp
Hing (asafoetida) 1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder 1tsp
Salt a pinch
Sugar a pinch
Dry roast the above and roughly grind into a powder.This powder should not be too fine.


Ingredients:
Karela Masala see above
Bhindi (Okra) 200gms 
Oil for shallow frying


Method:
1.Wash and dry the bhindi.Slit from the middle.
2.Add a few drops of water to the masala to slightly wet it.This should not form a paste just 
  little wet so that its easy to stuff the bhindi.
3.Stuff the bhindi.Taking care to not open them up all the way.
4.Shallow fry in a pan.


Serve hot!


Variations:
This can be made with Brinjal or Karela as well.In that case it can also be coated with a besan batter and deep fried.